5987 SNOWY EGRET DRIVE, Sarasota, FL

Behind the gates of Sandhill Preserve, at the quiet end of a cul-de-sac, a rare opportunity waits: a home you can own today and grow into tomorrow. A quality tenant is in place through July 2027, so you can buy now, collect income from day one, and settle in when the timing is right. Set on a private preserve-front lot, this 2016-built home takes in tranquil water & nature views, best enjoyed from the screened lanai with a morning coffee or an easy evening breeze. Inside, an open, light-filled floor plan spans three bedrooms plus a dedicated office/den, framed by soaring tray ceilings, crown molding, tile through the main living areas, and warm wood floors in every bedroom. The kitchen invites you to linger, whether you're grabbing a quick weekday breakfast or hosting friends late into the evening, with light cabinetry, stone counters, stainless appliances, a reverse-osmosis drinking water system, and a pantry with built-in shelving. At day's end, the spacious owner's suite is a private retreat, complete with a generous walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bath featuring a custom floor-to-ceiling steam shower with Bluetooth technology. An attached two-car garage adds everyday ease. Step beyond the front door and the resort lifestyle continues. Sandhill Preserve welcomes residents through a gated, guard-attended entrance to a resort-style heated pool and spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, two tennis courts, a clubhouse with catering kitchen, a fire pit, and a BBQ area where easy conversations and weekend cookouts turn a community into a neighborhood, all wrapped in the ease of maintenance-free living and kept lively by a full-time activity director. Perfectly positioned within Palmer Ranch, you're just minutes from the Legacy Trail, world-famous Siesta Key Beach, golf, premier shopping and dining, the YMCA, and quick access to I-75. Homes here trade hands rarely and rarely stay available long, so secure your place in Sandhill Preserve while this one is on the market.